[Charlug] Re: [Fwd: 2009 - Palmetto Open Source Software Conference - Columbia, SC: You're Invited and Encouraged to Attend!]

[Bob Evans]

I'm signed up...............

Thanks, Joe



On 4/7/09, Joe Josey <joejosey at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Bob,
> Received this today, likely sent to webmaster at CharLUG. Thought it might
> be of interest to CharLUG members but I'm apparently no longer on the
> mailing list and can't seem to re-register.
> FYI,
> Joe
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: "Todd Lewis" <todd at palmettocomputerlabs.com>
> To: "Todd Lewis" <todd at palmettocomputerlabs.com>
> Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2009 22:52:30 -0400
> Subject: 2009 - Palmetto Open Source Software Conference - Columbia, SC:
> You're Invited and Encouraged to Attend!
>
> Please plan now to attend the 2009 Palmetto Open Source Software Conferen=
ce
> (POSSCON) to be held in Columbia.  This FREE event is the follow up to la=
st
> year's extremely succesful inaugural effort and the speaker line-up is
> fantastic.  In short, we feel it is a great way for both
> developers/programmers and business people to spend Saturday, April 18 and
> learn more about open source software.
>
> Be sure to register quickly as the venue does have a seating capacity.
> We're not joking when we say space is filling up fast.  Cutting registrat=
ion
> off soon is a real possibility.
>
> Complete details are below:
>
> **
>
> *Register Now for POSSCON 2009 - Space is Limited and Filling Up Fast!*
>
> Register NOW for the 2009 Palmetto Open Source Software Conference. The
> one-day event is scheduled for Saturday, April 18 and will take place in =
the
> University of South Carolina's Swearingen Engineering Center.  Register a=
nd
> get directions online at *http://www.posscon.org/*<http://www.posscon.org=
/>
>
> The Conference is a follow-up to last year's extremely successful inaugur=
al
> effort and will feature national and local leaders in the Open Source and
> Business fields speaking on numerous topics. In addition, a separate
> Developer Track has been added to target Developers and Programmers
> exclusively. Open Source languages such as Haskell, Erlang, and Clojure w=
ill
> be introduced and discussed.
>
> STUDENTS are especially encouraged to attend as many companies will be
> represented. Resumes will be gathered and delivered to all companies.
>
> In addition, numerous door prizes and swag will be given away throughout
> the day, including t-shirts, books, zip drives, and many other things.
>
> POSSCON is FREE to all attendees BUT everyone MUST register. Lunch and
> snacks will be provided.
>
> To register and to get additional information go to *
> http://www.posscon.org/* <http://www.posscon.org/>
>
> Conference Highlights:
>
> *Lee Congdon, Red Hat CIO live and in-person
> *Keith Bergelt, CEO for Open Invention Network, to give an incredibly
> important presentation - The Fight to Keep Open Source Open - and Why It's
> Important
> *Developer/Programmer track with presentations on Haskell, Erlang, Clojur=
e,
> and Open Source Development Tools for Microsoft Developers
> *One hour presentation exclusively for businesses - Open Source
> Alternatives to Proprietary Software - How You can Save Your Business Mon=
ey
> While Maintaining Functionality, Scalability, and Security
> *Business Roundtable with local IT leaders discussing Open Source
> experiences
> *Networking opportunity for Students and public and private sector
> entities
> *Door Prizes and IT swag given away throughout the day
> *NO CHARGE to attend - FREE lunch
>
> FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @ POSSCON!
>
> Daily Conference updates will be provided via Twitter. It's a great way to
> stay informed so you're ready-to-go on Saturday, April 18.
>
>
>
>


-- =

http://www.linkedin.com/in/bobevans19

Cynically speaking, one could say that it is true to life to be cynical
about it.
  - Paul Tillich

Here's a tip to avoid death by celebrity: First off, get a life. They can't
touch you if you're out doing something interesting.
  - Kent Nichols and Douglas Sarine
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: http://charlug.org/pipermail/charlug/attachments/20090407/7ad0cc32/att=
achment.htm